• Chief reflects on 22nd AS

    As the 22nd Airlift Squadron celebrates its history and legacy during its 70th anniversary celebration, there are some continuing that legacy at Travis and around the world. "We move the war fighters, their equipment and anything they need to sustain their mission," said Chief Master Sgt. David

  • C-5 cover serves as a reminder of 22nd AS resolve

    There are many keepsakes people collect to remember their past - from a home run ball hit by their favorite player to a high school class ring. For Airmen in the 22nd Airlift Squadron, an engine cover from a C-5 Galaxy reminds them of a fateful day in their unit's past. On Jan. 8, 2004, a Travis C-5

  • Engineer flies 'sideways'

    When Tech. Sgt. Steven Foley meets with past flight engineers, they compare their experiences.The 22nd Airlift Squadron flight engineer said the technological advancements of the career field make the retirees and veterans laugh."They chuckle at the automation," he said.Flight engineers and others

  • Travis tests new E-Gatekeeper program

    A new, online program to streamline the approval of official visitors and certain sponsored guests such as distinguished visitors, staff assistance visitors, inspector, auditors and trainers at Travis will begin a 90-day test phase April 2. The intention of Air Mobility Command's E-Gatekeeper

  • 22nd AS celebrates their 70th anniversary

    Members, family, friends and acquaintances of the 22nd Airlift Squadron are invited to the squadron's 70th anniversary celebration scheduled for April 2 and 3 at Travis.The celebration includes many activities designed to celebrate the historic legacy of the squadron, said Capt. Austin Horn, 22nd AS

  • Key Resolve exercise displays key results

    Airmen from Travis helped kick off Exercise Key Resolve Feb. 28 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Key Resolve is a combined exercise that involves more than 2,000 U.S. forces and nearly 10,000 South Korean forces and is geared toward maintaining the readiness of the Combined Forces Command staff

  • Mortuary affairs officer gives guidance, comfort

    When people ask Tara Sutherland what she does, she answers slyly, saying she works at Travis Air Force Base.When pressed, the Vacaville native reveals that she's the 60th Force Support Squadron mortuary affairs officer, a title she said often stops inquisitive minds from their line of inquiry.She

  • Travis plans Earth Day events all month long

    Earth Day is April 22 but activities at Travis are planned for the entire month. Earth Day promotes awareness and appreciation for the environment. Hosting activities throughout the month will help increase awareness of the Air Force theme, "Conserve today; secure tomorrow," said Capt. Dustin Creed,

  • Travis strengthens ally ties

    Captain Jase Orr has been supporting and accomplishing the United States Air Force mission for more than a year at Travis, but he's not a member of this military, or even this country.The Birmingham, England native has been an honorary member of the 6th Air Refueling Squadron since he arrived at

  • Chiefs, shirts spike ALS students in volleyball match

    It is a tradition as old as time for fresh, young warriors to challenge their older, more experienced mentors. If the new challengers win and give 110 percent, they earn the respect of their elders and, more importantly, bragging rights.The newest batch of Sgt. Paul P. Ramoneda Airman Leadership